New Zealand Escorted

Our collection of escorted touring holidays offers you a choice of experiences based not only on the itinerary and duration, but also on group size, standard of accommodation, coach configuration and activities. The information below is intended to give you a guide to the points of difference between the holidays we offer, though if you would like to discuss your options further, please contact our team of travel consultants.

LUXURY SMALL GROUP TOURING

Great New Zealand Travel Company
New Zealand is ideally suited to small group touring and this superb collection of escorted holidays offer just this, with luxury in mind. GNZTC has many years of experience and knowledge in offering innovative small group holidays with the right balance of included experiences and freedom to explore independently. Travelling on luxurious, purpose-built midi-coaches, these itineraries are about experiences and as such aim to keep travelling times to a minimum and include 2-night stays where possible. find out more »
Pacific Escapade»

Grand Pacific Tours
Again these holidays offer luxury travel in small groups. The key feature of the Grand Pacific Tours collection is the transportation used. The 'Ultimate' itineraries make use of full size coaches specifically designed with only 20 seats providing unsurpassed comfort and features - the 'first class' of coach travel if you will. The tours use a high standard of accommodation and carefully selected activities and experiences are included.
Ultimate Rail, Cruise and Coach Experience»
Ultimate Explorer»
Highlights of New Zealand»
Rail, Cruise and Coach»
Warbirds Over Wanaka»

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LUXURY TOURING

Australian Pacific Touring (APT)
Pioneers of escorted touring, the Premier option from APT offers a high quality travel experience, making use of comfortable hotels, and offering a high standard of dining including occasional ‘feature’ meals. A good range of sightseeing and excursions are incorporated into the itinerary and are complemented by the "Freedom of Choice Touring"™, allowing you to tailor your holiday to suit your interests. You'll also enjoy the support of the very best Tour Directors and travel in luxury European-style coaches. 
New Zealand Wonderland»
Great New Zealand Experience»

MID-RANGE TOURING 

Australian Pacific Touring (APT)
In addition to Premier touring APT offer a collection of 'Affordable' holidays combining quality experiences at exceptional value. Stay in comfortable hotels and well-appointed resorts with meals included. These itineraries offer a great balance of inclusive sightseeing and time at leisure.
New Zealand Wanderer»

ACTIVE SMALL GROUP TOURING 

Adventure South
These small group, multi-activity adventure tours are aimed at sophisticated travellers seeking an active New Zealand holiday, which includes ‘must do’ experiences, but also steps aside from the mainstream to explore the less visited parts of New Zealand. Take the opportunity to undertake a range of awesome adventure activities and possibly surprise yourself in the process. These tours provide unhurried travel, the intimacy of small groups, the opportunity to get off the beaten track to see New Zealand as the locals do, to experience kiwi hospitality and to enjoy the comfort of quality accommodation, all under the watchful eye of knowledgeable, professional guides.
NZ Adventure Odyssey»
New Zealand Encounter Series»

Great New Zealand Adventure Company
The sister company of GNZTC offers more adventure and activity included in the itinerary. Staying in comfortable 3-star hotel accommodation, these multi-activity small group adventures are designed to appeal to active travellers of all ages. The inclusions require participants to be in good health and of average fitness and most importantly a sense of adventure.
Aotearoa Adventure»

SMALL GROUP NATURE TOURS

Canterbury Trails
Join a highly personalised small group tour (often as few as six participants) specially designed to showcase the natural beauty and wildlife of New Zealand. Expertly guided throughout, these tours make use of an excellent standard of accommodation.
Natural New Zealand» 

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